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Annual Black Breastfeeding Week Brunch set for Kroc Center, offering resources and lunch
DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- Black Breastfeeding Week is highlighting the importance of support, education and community for Black mothers and families.Thi…
Overdose Awareness Day set for Aug. 31 at Levitt Pavilion in Dayton, offering resources
DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- Overdose Awareness Day is bringing the Dayton community together to remember those we’ve lost and connect people with resource…
Childhood vaccinations encouraged as measles picks up nationally
At the Ohio Department of Health offices in Columbus, there is a display of historic material, Director Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff said in a recent press c…
‘Tai Chi for Injury Prevention’ is designed to improve quality of life for older folks
A free Tai Chi for Injury Prevention series program sponsored by Public Health-Dayton & Montgomery County and focuses on flowing movements to pro…
Public health officials urge precaution as wildfire smoke reaches Ohio
Canadian wildfires impact Miami Valley air quality. Learn who's at risk and how to protect your health.
Extreme Heat Warning issued as Miami Valley tops 90 degrees, officials warn of dangers
MIAMI VALLEY, Ohio (WKEF) -- As temperatures climbed into the 90s across the Miami Valley on Tuesday, public health officials warned that the heat ca…
Health experts speak on potential travel impacts due to Hantavirus
When it comes to traveling, itâs important to stay up to date with any advisories.
Black mothers face 3x higher pregnancy death risk; Dayton navigators fight back
DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- In recognition of National Black Maternal Health Week, a local organization is taking significant strides to dismantle the bar…
Dayton ranks 72nd among top 100 challenging U.S. cities for pollen allergies, report says
MIAMI VALLEY, Ohio (WKEF) -- If you’re one of the tens of millions of Americans that suffer from seasonal allergies, this warmer weather may not be s…
April marks Minority Health Month, agencies to host educational events all month
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What a Columbus airport measles exposure means for Miami Valley families
DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- Public Health Dayton and Montgomery County explained how a measles outbreak in Columbus could impact the Miami Valley.
1 in 4 Montgomery County hotels, motels saw bug, rodent complaints last year
A public health inspector on Christmas Eve found two roaches in a guest room shower at a motel in Moraine, which was the fourth time since mid-July t…
RSV is dangerous for babies. But a new shot is helping, Dayton health officials say
A new shot is helping protect more babies from RSV. A Dayton doctor said it is already dramatically reducing hospitalizations.
Montgomery County Public Health discusses changes in vaccine recommendations
DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- Public Health Dayton and Montgomery County Medical Director Dr. Becky Thomas discussed recent changes to the childhood vaccina…
Lives saved: Overdose deaths decrease for fourth year in Montgomery County
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Ohio (WKEF) -- Overdose deaths decreased in Montgomery County in 2025. The county's Community Overdose Action Team, which is part…
Flu activity low, but concerns about new strain
A new flu strain is causing some severe cases around the world.
Local services brace for impact amid federal government shutdown
MIAMI VALLEY, Ohio (WKEF) --The federal government shut down at midnight Wednesday morning after republicans and democrats could not agree on a bill…
Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile Virus in 2 Montgomery Co. cities; spraying scheduled
No human cases of West Nile Virus have been reported this year in Montgomery County.
Public Health officials urge vaccinations as cold and flu season approaches
DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- Public Health Dayton and Montgomery County urges people to get vaccinated, despite misinformation spreading on social media.
Mosquito samples test positive for West Nile Virus in Montgomery County
Weather permitting, Public Health - Dayton & Montgomery County will spray at two local parks next week.
Montgomery County marks Overdose Awareness Day with focus on prevention, recovery support
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Public health officials urge vaccinations as school year approaches in Miami Valley
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Rural Ohio LGBTQ+ youth left hanging by Trump’s cut to end 988 suicide and crisis hotline for queer community
A new study shows that rural LGBTQ+ youth rely more on online support than urban peers. Rural organizations say the cuts to 988's LGBTQ+ hotline will…
Waste Watch: Public Health Dayton & Mont. Co. details challenges with changing funding
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Ohio (WKEF) -- Public Health Dayton & Montgomery County (PHDMC) has found challenges with the ever-changing landscape of funding s…
Dayton highlights self-care in National HIV Testing Day with free testing events
DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- This Friday is National HIV Testing Day, and the theme for 2025, "Level up your self-care: Check your status", focuses on valu…
âTiming just isnât there;â Uncertain financial support jeopardizes violence interruption program
âAs the federal government reorganizes and eliminates some programs, that has a trickle-down effect on us as well.â
Public Health Dayton Mont. Co. discusses first air quality alert of the year
MIAMI VALLEY, Ohio (WKEF) -- What the alert means and how you can reduce emissions.Dan Suffoletto, Public Information Manager for Public Health Dayto…
Riverside's Superfund site affects an estimated 500 homes. But more could be at risk.
The U.S. EPA's Superfund program includes the contaminated Valley Pike VOCs site in Riverside. Groundwater testing may soon identify more homes and b…
Drug overdose deaths drop in Montgomery County, MCSO and Public Health weigh in
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Ohio (WKEF) -- Drug overdose deaths are down in Montgomery County since peak in 2017.“According to statistics for fatal over…
Measles outbreak confirmed in Ohio; doctors working to keep disease out of the Miami Valley
A cluster of measles cases in Northeast Ohio has public health officials issuing a warning.
Dayton hospitals restrict visitors to curb rising respiratory illness cases
MIAMI VALLEY, Ohio (WKEF) – Several hospitals in the Dayton area have recently implemented visitation restrictions because of the rise in respi…
Flu cases, hospitalizations rising in Dayton area
Ohio Department of Health reports flu-related hospitalizations are increasing. Flu vaccines are recommended for everyone six months and older.
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Dayton & Montgomery County health department maintains accreditation
The accreditation is a voluntary program for health departments.
Dayton park to be sprayed after mosquitoes test positive for West Nile
Public Health - Dayton & Montgomery County will spray a Dayton park after mosquitoes tested positive for West Nile virus.
Dayton, Montgomery County raise awareness about drug overdoses
A way for the community to come together to remember.
Public Health to spray for mosquitos in Vandalia
More mosquitoes testing positive for West Nile Virus have been detected by Public Health – Dayton & Montgomery County
‘WE WILL PAY A VERY STEEP COST’ - Dayton Daily News
‘WE WILL PAY A VERY STEEP COST’ - Dayton Daily News
